We Are Wisconsin
We're dedicated to growing, developing, and involving as many people as possible in Rugby and Personal Success, including promoting youth and international amateur athletics, and to playing it FORWARD.
Wisconsin Rugby Football Union was established in 1964, with the purpose of supporting all Rugby within Wisconsin. Most Senior Rugby Clubs were established under the Union, as well as the beginnings of Collegiate Rugby, High School Rugby, Youth Rugby, and Flag Rugby. The Union's form has changed and evolved over the decades, but its purpose remains: support and promotion.
The Union remains committed to supporting and assisting Senior Clubs, Collegiate, High School, Youth, Flag, Wisconsin Rugby Referee Society, Wisconsin Rugby Coaches Society, and territorial and national governing bodies. The Union also remains committed to sponsoring and coordinating events at the statewide and international levels.
Wisconsin Rugby Football Union continues as a Charity and Nonprofit to fulfill its purpose and lead Wisconsin Rugby — Forward.
What We Are About
The Union has touched the lives of hundreds of thousands since its founding. Many have found a lifelong fellowship within the Rugby community. We pride ourselves on inclusivity and our continued commitment to community.
Accomplishment
Rugby is a sport of creativity. For all its perceived reputation for ferocity, it is creativity that defines the play on the field and is a design for our goals off the field. We continue to grow, both within ourselves and the Community.
Creativity
We support all levels of rugby and the people who participate. We directly represent senior clubs from across Wisconsin and engage in all other levels of rugby from Flag to Collegiate. Our Members are an integral part of every level and feature in Wisconsin and come from a diverse collection of backgrounds. Wisconsin Rugby cuts across multiple barriers and communities and pursues continuing community growth and diversity. Rugby remains a game for all, and we hope to support and provide Rugby to them.
Community
Integrity
Passion
Rugby people have a passionate enthusiasm for the game. Rugby generates excitement, emotional attachment, and a sense of belonging to the global rugby family.
Integrity is central to the fabric of the game and is generated through honesty and fair play.
The Five Pillars
Respect
Respect for teammates, opponents, match officials, and those involved in the game is paramount.
Solidarity
Rugby provides a unifying spirit that leads to lifelong friendships, camaraderie, teamwork, and loyalty, which transcends cultural, geographic, political, and religious differences.
Discipline
Discipline is an integral part of the game, both on and off the field, and is reflected through adherence to the laws and regulations and rugby’s core values.